Pictures: U.S. national soccer team action

United States' Clint Dempsey kicks the ball past Ecuador's Edison Mendez (R) in the first half of their friendly soccer match at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, October 11, 2011.

United States' Clint Dempsey kicks the ball past Ecuador's Edison Mendez (R) in the first half of their friendly soccer match at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, October 11, 2011. (RAY STUBBLEBINE, REUTERS)